Ebonyi: A model in leadership
By Adamu Toro For those who knew Ebonyi and its capital city of Abakaliki before 2015 will be amazed when they go back there now. The transformation that has taken place in “The Salt of the Nation’’ has turned the erstwhile rural state to the envy of anyone that values modernity. What used to be […]
Gov Zulum donates building materials, cash to 1,111 displaced families
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno on Saturday donated building materials and cash to 1,111 displaced families from 25 villages in Jere Local Government Area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the displaced families fled their homes and took refuge in Maiduguri, when insurgents invaded their settlements three years ago. Zulum, at a ceremony […]
Sojourners and Foreigners on Earth
By Femi Aribisala There was strife between the herdsmen of Abraham and those of his nephew Lot. Therefore, Abraham decided it would be best for Lot and him to go their separate ways. He told Lot to decide which way to go: if he goes left, he will go right; if he goes right, he […]
Senate President sponsors wedding of 100 couples in Yobe
Senate President, Dr Ahmed Lawan on Saturday sponsored the wedding of 100 orphans and less-privileged couples of his constituents, in the Karasuwa and Nguru Local Government Areas of Yobe state. Lawan, at the occasion in Nguru, said he would also support the beneficiaries with appropriate entrepreneurial skills to enable them to sustain their marriage. “We […]
Crocodile Smile: Oduduwa Foundation hails Nigerian Army over launch of internal security exercise
…urges citizens’ support The Oduduwa Integrity Foundation (OIF) has welcomed the launch of the operation ‘Crocodile Smile’ by the Nigerian Army, describing it as “timely” at a period the corporate existence of Nigeria is under threat. With the #EndSARS protests taking a violent twist after reportedly being hijacked by individuals and groups against the interest […]
Sports personalities converge on Ibadan at unveiling of Malaga CF/Ilaji FC
It was a gathering of crème de la crème as far as football administration is concerned in Nigeria when the initiative, Malaga CF/Ilaji FC Project, aimed at showcasing talented footballers to the world, was unveiled in Ibadan. The historical unveiling ceremony, which was held at the Conference Hall of Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort had […]
Nigerian Army will not clampdown on protesters – Kuanum
Human Rights Activists and field researcher of the Global Amnesty Watch, Terrance Kuanum has stated that the Launch of Exercise Crocodile Smile by the Nigerian Army would not clamp down on peaceful protesters across the country. He stated this during an interview with select news media on Sunday. Mr Terrance Kuanum believed that the Nigerian […]
Polygamy saving women from bondage, abusive husbands – Scholars
Dr. Shehu Aboki, a lecturer in the Department of Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, says Islam encourages polygamy to protect the dignity of women, save them from bondage and maltreatment by abusive husbands. Aboki made the observation at the launch of a book titled: ‘A Room of her own; Transition from Monogamy to Polygamy […]
Focus on Police reforms, Coalition for Democracy urges #EndSARS protesters
The Coalition for Democracy, CD, has urged EndSARS protesters in Nigeria, to focus on the theme of their campaign of reforming the Nigeria Police in order not to allow subversive elements hijack the protest. President of the Coalition, Comrade Samson Atawodi, who spoke with newsmen in Abuja, said since President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law […]
FG should begin police reform to end protests — Ex-lawmaker
A former lawmaker, Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa, has urged the Federal Government to begin the process of police reform to douse the ongoing nationwide protests against police brutality by Nigerian youths. Ohuabunwa, who represented Abia North in the Eighth Senate, made the call in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in […]
#EndSARS: Don’t allow disgruntled politicians use you to destroy Nigeria, coalition urges youth
The Coalition Save Nigeria (CSN) has urged youths not to allow themselves to be used by disgruntled politicians to destroy the country through the #EndSARS protests. While admitting that it is in place for every Nigerian to seek better governance, the CSN said the current exercise may have been hijacked by those against the interest of […]
